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Move More, Stress Less

Parkinson's disease affects millions globally, with symptoms including motor and nonmotor issues, and may be managed through exercise and dietary changes.

Exercise

fromScienceDaily

1 month ago

Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment

Exercise is the most effective treatment for osteoarthritis, yet fewer than half of patients are referred to it, with many instead receiving unnecessary treatments or premature surgery.

fromPsychology Today

3 months ago

Exercise Works as Well as Medication and Therapy for Depression

Depression remains one of the world's leading causes of disability, affecting more than 280 million people globally. Antidepressant medications and psychological therapy are the go-to treatments. But medications can be expensive and lead to side effects, and therapy is not accessible to everyone. Now, an updated systematic review published this month in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews finds exercise is equally effective at reducing symptoms of depression compared to medicine or talk therapy.

Mental health

US politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

The best exercises to help manage severe knee pain

Walking, cycling and swimming are the most effective exercises to reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis.

Public health

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Two hours weekly of structured exercise significantly reduces joint pain, GP visits, family caregiving needs, and sick leave for people with musculoskeletal conditions.